It is harder now to make kids study compared to the previous generations. This is because today’s generation has a lot of distractions. iPads, portable music players, iPhone, Android apps, computer games are only some of the distractions that they have. If you want your kids to excel in the different subjects in school, it…
Starting this evening, a very rare occurrence will begin – the transition of the planet Venus across our Sun. Ho-hum, you might say but this will be the last time this transition occurs during our lifetime. The transitions happen in pairs – our last one was in 2004. The next time it will happen is…
Your child’s new schedule is coming out this month – any areas you’re worried about? If you live in any of the 16 cities that Adam Wes Academics is located, you’re in luck! Wes’s approach is revolutionary for tutoring on those extra tough subjects of math and science and for preparing for the most common…
Now that school is out, the last thing your children want to do is think about school, probably. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance your children may already be behind the curve on the core subjects experts advise for kids to concentrate on. Have you heard of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)? Well, you need…
Waking up with a sore jaw, dull headache or earache are all tell-tale warning signs of bruxism, better known as teeth grinding. Bruxism is widespread, affecting 15% of the overall adult population. Bruxism is also very common in children, with some estimates of up to 50% of kids grinding their teeth at some point during…
Each generation has one – the must-have manual for how to raise kids. Many moms these days were “Dr. Spock” babies when they were young. In recent years, moms looked to Dr. Sears or Dr. Brazelton for their new bundles of joy. Now there’s a new kid on the block who is just the ticket…
Having trouble with your child’s behavior? (What parent doesn’t?) Think it’s more than just a bad attitude? Does your child frequently exhibit any of the following behaviors (more than normal)?
Ever notice a green heron in your presence? They are found over much of the North American continent. Go near a creek, pond, lake, or estuary, and you have likely see the enigmatic little avians. They make a “chook!” sound that will certainly grab your attention. Today’s FamilyFirst pick is called Green Herons and Their…
Well, it’s that time of year again, at least for the majority of us who inhabit the northwern hemisphere. Temperatures are dropping, days are getting shorter, and soon, snow will begin falling from the sky. Today’s FamilyFirst pick celebrates the beauty of the snowflake and the ice crystal. It’s loaded with tons of amazing images…
One of the noblest of studies is that of science. Science relies on conclusions reached by observation, by experimentation, and by building upon the observations and experimentations of others. Many have fancied themselves scientists throughoutout history. Many others have been defined as scientists despite their own protests to the contrary. And all of them, it…